Our Lady Of The Lake Ascension
1125 W Highway 30, 
Gonzales, LA 

Overview

James Westerfield is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana.

His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Opioid Induced Constipation, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Endoscopy.

Dr. Westerfield is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Our Lady of the Lake Ascension
1125 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
Other Locations
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Baton Rouge, LA 
 (17.0 miles away)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Westerfield

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Westerfield?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Westerfield by calling their office at 225-621-2975. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James R. Westerfield a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Westerfield is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James R. Westerfield specialize in?

While Dr. James R. Westerfield is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. James R. Westerfield accept my insurance?

Dr. James R. Westerfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-621-2975 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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